- HRVA EdTech
- Opening Speaker--Hilary Statum

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Ms. Hilary Statum
“Quit Counting the Days until Retirement” or “3 Words that Changed Everything”
Do you find yourself constantly looking forward to the end of the school day, the weekend, or the next break? Perhaps you are counting down the days until the end of the school year or even retirement! Hilary reveals why this mentality can be harmful. In this inspirational session, teachers are reminded that they have the most important job in the world. Hilary will share three little words that changed everything. Those three words will have a huge impact on your mindset and ultimately your classroom environment. Leave this session feeling energized, inspired, and remembering WHY you LOVE to teach!
Bio: Hilary Statum is an ESL Teacher in Middle Tennessee with over 15 years of experience at the school she attended as a young child. She has experience teaching kindergarten, first, transitional-first, second, fourth, and fifth graders! She is the author of Pencils to Pigtails, a popular blog for parents and teachers. Her first published book entitled “Solar System for Kids” was released on May 26th, 2020. Hilary is also a Featured Presenter at regional and national educational events held around the country. She holds a Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership and enjoys coordinating and teaching her school district’s free parent English class. Her favorite days are spent with her two young girls and baby boy, husband, parents, siblings, and the rest of her very large extended family. You can connect with Hilary on all social media platforms using the handle @pencilstopigtails.
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Pencils to Pigtails on Instagram
Pencils to Pigtails on Facebook
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